Saturday, December 13, 2008

New CEU Courses Added - December 20

We have added new Online and Home Study CEU Courses to the curriculum on our website: http://www.quantumunitsed.com

1. ADHD - 4 CEU Hrs/ $12 - Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options are briefly discussed as well as important information about ADHD and school functioning, tips for parents, and specific considerations for teenagers and adults with ADHD. You can view the course here: http://www.quantumunitsed.com/online-ceus/mental-health.php


2. Bipolar Disorder - 2 CEU Hrs/ $6 - The information is taken from the National Institutes of Health publication which was designed to inform readers about the diagnosis and causes of bipolar disorder and to briefly discuss pertinent information about treatment options. You can view the course here:
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/online-ceus/mental-health.php
 

3. Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Opiod Addiction - 20 CEU Hrs./ $60 - Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Opioid Addiction, which provides consensus-and evidence-based treatment guidance for the use of buprenorphine, a new option for the treatment of opioid addiction. You can view the course here:
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/online-ceus/pharmacology.php

 

4. Confidentiality of Mental Health Records - 3 CEU Hrs./ $9 - This course material, taken from a report by the Surgeon General, gives a brief overview of confidentiality in the mental field and discusses the values underlying confidentiality, its importance in individual decisions to seek mental health treatment, the legal framework governing confidentiality, and potential problems with that framework. You can view the course here:
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/online-ceus/ethics-law-confidentiality-hipaa.php

 

5. Counseling Clients with HIV - 5 CEU Hrs./ $25 - This course is designed to provide information about the myriad issues surrounding substance abusers who are HIV positive. The course will assist substance abuse treatment professionals as they continually update their skills and knowledge as well as reexamine their own attitudes and biases. It will also be helpful to anyone in the medical, mental health, and social work field, as well as others who want to learn more about HIV and AIDS and substance. You can view the course here:
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/online-ceus/hiv-aids.php

 

Home Study CEUs

1. The Selfish Brain - 40 CEU Hrs./ $120 (exam only) / $200 (with book)
The Selfish Brain is an fascinating and informative book written by Robert L. Dupont, MD, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine, who has specialized in the prevention and treatment of addiction to alcohol and other drugs for over three decades. The book gives an excellent overview of society’s understanding of the addiction problem, the relationship between the brain and addiction, and various strategies for overcoming addiction. Additionally, excellent case studies demonstrating the many facets of addiction and recovery are presented. This course is appropriate for professionals in the medical field, the
 substance abuse treatment field, the mental health field, or anyone who is interested in the historical, cultural, scientific, and social aspects of addiction.
You can view the course here:
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/homestudy-ceus.php

 

Order a used copy of the book and we will ship all necessary course materials to you to complete this course at home. ISBN #1-56838-363-0 (make sure you order the same ISBN # listed for home study courses in order to ensure you have the correct version).

We appreciate
 your business and continued input on ways that we can improve and develop Quantum Units Education. Our program has been choreographed with attention to ease of use, affordability, diversity and environmental consciousness. It is our pleasure to provide learning opportunities to professionals who work to raise the consciousness bar.


Wishing You a Peaceful & Happy Holiday Season!
Margie, Carol & Patrish
http://www.quantumunitsed.com/ceu-instructors.php

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